SENIOR BRAND PACKAGING DESIGNER

Cella is seeking a talented Senior Brand Packaging Designer for a 6-month (possible longer!) opportunity with our client, a major American consumer health company with a portfolio of iconic, science-backed brands brands. Responsibilities: Brand Design Responsibilities: Develop packaging design intents, shopper toolkits, and master assets; guide regional adaptation while preserving core brand equities. Ensure packaging meets regulatory, claims, and multilingual requirements with clear hierarchy and legibility. Embed sustainability‑by‑design principles in partnership with Global Packaging teams. Align work with overall brand strategy and Brand World guidelines to deliver cohesive brand expression. Elevate the brand through clarity, craft, and consistency across packaging and shopper touchpoints. Connect with Brand Building, Design Realization, internal teams, and external partners. Project & Workflow Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Brand Lead on project prioritization, resource planning, and design workflow improvements. Co‑develop clear, actionable design intent briefs and contribute to efficient design processes. Partner with the Design Project Manager to deliver projects on time and with excellence. Manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously. Track and integrate creative and industry trends into packaging development or shopper assets e.g. POSM, toolkits Work daily with Design Realization, adaptive designers, and print production to ensure output aligns with design intent. Lead color/print feasibility, support remote or on‑site press approvals, and codify learnings into standards. Collaborate with regional teams to address local regulations, languages, and supply constraints without compromising brand integrity. Support printer/supplier visits, trials, and line validations as needed (light travel). Qualifications: 5+ years of FMCG/CPG packaging design experience (in‑house or agency). Strong portfolio demonstrating design‑to‑print excellence across substrates and processes, with understanding of end‑to‑end packaging development. Proven ability to translate brand strategy into production‑ready design intents. Expertise in color management, prepress, and proof/press checks. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with designers and agency partners. Experience improving design workflows, standards, and systems. Familiarity with sustainability principles and application to packaging. Desired Qualifications: Strong craft in visual identity, typography, layout, and storytelling. Experience designing within regulated product categories. Working knowledge of 3D visualization tools (C4D, Dimension, Blender, KeyShot) and annotation tools. Passion for design excellence, innovation, and elevating brand experiences.